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Professional HigHer education Programmes
AP degree in:• Marketing Management
• Service, Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Multimedia Design and Communication
• Computer Science
Bachelor degree in:• International Sales and Marketing Management
• Sports Management
• Web Development
• Software Development
Business academY coPenHagen nortH
– an education in an international
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In choosing an education at Business Academy Copenhagen North in Denmark, you also choose an exciting time in an inspiring, inter-national environ ment in the northern part of Copenhagen. Years with new friends and plenty of opportunities – because while our professional standard is high, we equally want to provide you with the chance to deve lop as a person.
Ambitious business
Business Academy Copenhagen North is a state-funded, self- governing insti tution located at a charming site in the northern part of Copen hagen. Since 2009 Business Academy Copenhagen North has been a part of Copenhagen Business – the largest business academy in Denmark.
We are known for being ambitious in our study programmes. All our lec tur ers have close ties to business and industry and will train you in the exact competence you need to get off to a good start in your career. In addition to this, we collaborate closely with more than 25 insti tu tions of higher education in Denmark and internationally.
Commitment to succeed
We demand a lot of our students. More than anything, we expect you to be committed in your studies, where you set the limit to how much you will learn, as well as in the school’s other activities, where the student council is the centre of everything, from the development of the studies to sports, parties and other fun activ ities.
We look forward to welcoming you at Business Academy Copen-hagen North!
Job opportunities
From independent surveys we know that the employment rate of Business Aca demy Copen hagen North graduates is high. Their first jobs are relevant to their qualifications, the pay is good and future prospects are interesting. Other graduates from Business Aca demy Copen hagen North choose to start their own businesses.
Our good results are due partly to the fact that we select the right students and partly to the business-oriented and practical aspect of our study programmes. All students spend their last term doing a work placement and writing their final examination project in collaboration with a company – quite often leading to a first job.
Why Denmark? It is hardly surprising that Denmark has become such a popular place to study – students from all over the world meet in this historic, yet progressive and modern country. Danish culture is interesting and often avant-garde, and almost everyone speaks English. While the free-minded and easy-going spirit still lives, you will find that the Danes also have a fine-tuned tal ent for or gan isation. Things work. Trans port is easy, buses and trains run reg u larly. The Danish education system is recognised internationally, and se-veral of the businesses here are among the global pioneers of new and dynamic business man age ment methods. It’s worth looking into.
Professional Higher Education at Business Academy Copenhagen North
At Business Academy Copenhagen North we offer the following pro-grammes taught in English.
AP degrees:• Marketing Management, 2 years• Service, Hospitality and Tourism Managment, 2 years• Multimedia Design and Communication, 2 years• Computer Science, 2 ½ years
Bachelor degrees (top-up):• International Sales and Marketing Management, 1 ½ years• Sports Management, 1 ½ years• Web Development, 1 ½ years• Software Development, 1 – 1 ½ years
The structure of the Bachelor programmes is very flexible. The struc-ture consists of 2 years + 1 ½ years. Students can take the full 3 ½ years Bachelor programme or – if they wish – stop after 2 years with an AP degree. If a student has already completed a relevant 2-3 years higher education programme in his/her home country, it is possible to apply for admission to the final 1 ½ years top-up programme.
MarketingManagement2 years
Service, Hospitality and Tourism Management2 years
Multimedia Design and Communication2 years
Computer Science2 ½ years
International Sales and MarketingManagement1 ½ years
Sports Management1 ½ years
Web Development1 ½ years
SoftwareDevelopment1 – 1 ½ years
Master
Upper secondary school
Why study at Business Academy Copenhagen North?
Our programmes are a door opener to job opportunities and further education . They combine theory and prac ti cal expe ri ence to provide you with the academic and personal chal lenges you’ll need to kick-start your career.
Business Aca demy Copenhagen North combines a stimulating aca-demic programme with a fun, social and recreational environment.The location is ideal, with just 20 minutes from the charm ing, green sur roundings of the academy to the vibrant, cultural scene of Copen-hagen. It’s a modern place to study. The technical and IT equipment is up to date and always available. Open learning facilities, 24-hour access, modern AV equipment, wireless internet access and virtual class-rooms are part of the package.
IT-based tools play an important role in the teaching. It has therefore become a requirement that all students have their own laptop.
The scene is truly international. Danish and international students work closely together in classes and groups. Once here, you will find that the Scandinavian methods of teaching are pro ject-oriented, practical and interactive.
The campus is a small, friendly community for both residents and non-residents. It is a socially active place with a popular on-site bar and lots of fun activities going on. You will also find a residence hall on the campus. All students have single rooms and share kitchen facil i ties.
With about 1000 students from more than 38 different countries currently studying at Business Academy Copenhagen North, you are bound to make lasting friendships and form valuable networks for the future.
For the serious hours of studying, you can make use of the library and the on-site bookshop.
Why study a Professional Higher Education Programme?
• Flexible• Close ties to companies• Theory and practice• Prepares for a job• Approved by the Danish Ministry of Education• International study environment
do You get a Buzz FrOM WOrDS lIkE SAlES, MArkETINg, BrANDINg, PrOMOTION and communication?
AP degree in Marketing Management
As a Marketing Management student you will learn to design, plan and implement national and international sales and marketing ac tivities of a company. Your first job could be as a marketing assis-tant, marketing co-ordinator, sales specialist or project manager for a private company or a public organisation.
1st semester - ECTS 30International Marketing and Sales ECTS 10• Introductory statistics• Strategic analysis
Economics ECTS 5• Company analysis • Microeconomics
Communication, Organisation and Management ECTS 10• Making and analysing the supply chain• Communication• Organisational Structure
Business law ECTS 5
2nd semester - ECTS 30International Marketing and Sales ECTS 10• Market selection and penetration strategy• growth strategy and market analysis
Economics ECTS 5• Descriptive economics and trade theory• Investment and finance
Communication, Organisation and Management ECTS 5• Innovation• Managing the supply chain• Culture analysis
Business law ECTS 5
Elective Subject ECTS 5
3rd semester - ECTS 30International Marketing and Sales ECTS 10• Sales and negotiation• Strategic marketing
Economics ECTS 10• Budgeting and optimising parameters
Communication, Organisation and Management ECTS 5• Sales and project management• Organisational development
Elective Subject ECTS 5
4th semester - ECTS 30Work Placement ECTS 15
Final Examination Project ECTS 15
Marketing Management
Find out more about Marketing Management, International Sales and Marketing Management and Sports Management at www.cphnorth.dk
Marketing Management
International Sales and MarketingManagement
Sports Management
As a Bachelor of International Sales and Marketing you will develop knowledge and comprehension of business practice, applied theory as well as methods, used for sales and marketing within an international business perspective.
Your future job could be as key account manager or sales manager in an international company.
1st semester – ECTS 30Theme: The background for a company’s sales
The Customer as the Starting Point ECTS 15• The customer’s strategic situation• Value stream analysis and resource diversification• The strategic organisation of sales
Industry and Competitors ECTS 5• logistic benchmarking• Ethics and social responsibility• International economic environmental conditions
Innovation ECTS 5• Product and concept development strategy
and processes• Innovative processes and motives• Project management
Methodology and Science ECTS 5
International Sales and Marketing Management
2nd semester – ECTS 30Theme: Business development within an international perspective
Developing the Sales Base ECTS 10• International sales strategies• lean and customisation• Economic value added and weighted average
cost of capital (WACC)
The Sales Performance ECTS 5• Space management• E-business outsourcing• Tactic and value-based management• Sales training• Optimisation of value chains
Follow-up and retention ECTS 5• Customer follow-up instruments• logistic efficiency• Balanced score card
Elective Subject ECTS 10
3rd semester – ECTS 30Internship ECTS 15
Bachelor Project ECTS 15
Bachelor of International Sales and Marketing Management (top-up)
do You get a Buzz FrOM WOrDS lIkE ExPErIENCES, EVENTS, SPOrTS, TOUrISM and HosPitalitY?
AP degree in Service, Hospitality and Tourism Management
As a Service, Hospitality and Tourism Management student you will learn to develop, plan and supply service products for a range of industries within the experience economy and the service sector in general. In your first job you could be dealing with customer service, sales, marketing or administration in businesses focusing on tourism, hospitality (hotels) and events or in industrial services and the trans-portation sector. Maybe it’s your dream to start up your own business in the industry.
1st semester – ECTS 30Methodology and research Methods ECTS 3
Service Organisation ECTS 15• Service management• Business economics • Macro economics • Service industry competences
Organization ECTS 6 • leadership • Human resource management
Planning ECTS 5• Strategy and business development• International marketing
Communication ECTS 1• English language and cultural studies• Customer relations
2nd semester – ECTS 30Methodology and research Methods ECTS 2Service Organisation ECTS 7• Business economics• Macroeconomics
Organisation ECTS 5 • Human resource management• leadership
Communication ECTS 8• English language and cultural studies• Customer relations
Elective Subject ECTS 8• Hospitality, tourism or services
Find out more about Service, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Sports Management and International Sales and Marketing Management at www.cphnorth.dk
Service, Hospitality and
Tourism Managment
Service, Hospitality and Tourism Management
Sports Management
International Sales and MarketingManagement
3rd semester – ECTS 30Service Organisation ECTS 2 • Business economics
Planning ECTS 3• International marketing
Communication ECTS 3• English language and cultural studies
Elective Subject ECTS 7• Hospitality, tourism or services
Work Placement ECTS 15
4th semester – ECTS 30Service Organisation ECTS 6• Business economics• Service managment
Organisation ECTS 4 • leadership
Planning ECTS 3• Strategy and business development• The business plan and relevant technologies
Communication ECTS 2• English language and cultural studies
Final Examination Project ECTS 15
Bachelor of Sports Management (top-up)
As a Bachelor of Sports Management you know how to manoeuvre with in the sports business. Your future tasks may range from run-ning pro fessional sports activities to planning and conducting events. Your first job could be as an administrator or project manager for one of the many different projects and events within the sports field.
1st semester – ECTS 30 Sports Industry ECTS 5• Sports enterprises and surrounding world• Sport and health• Event and leisure industry• Importance of globalisation
Sports Marketing ECTS 10 • Consumer behaviour• Sponsorships and fundraising• Branding• Event management• Promotion• Partnerships
Sports Management ECTS 6 • Strategy• Organisation and management theories• Strategy and organisational development
Methodology and research in Sports ECTS 5
2 Themes ECTS 4
2nd semester – ECTS 30 Sports law ECTS 5• Sports contracts and risk management• legislation
Sports Marketing ECTS 5• Consumer behaviour• Sponsorships and fundraising• Branding• Event management• Promotion• Partnerships
Sports Management ECTS 9• Strategy• Organisation and management theories• Strategy and organisational development
Sports Economics ECTS 10• Sport as a product• Sports economics• Sports finance
Theme ECTS 1
3rd semester – ECTS 30Internship ECTS 15
Final Bachelor Project ECTS 15
Sports Management
do You get a Buzz FrOM WOrDS lIkE DESIgN, MEDIA, animation and communication?
AP degree in Multimedia Design and Communication
As a Multimedia Design student you will learn to design, plan and implement the presentation of information and messages with the help of the latest multimedia tools, both at national and international levels.
Your first job may be as an information specialist, communication con sultant, marketing assistant or project assistant.
1st semester – ECTS 30Organisation ECTS 5• The company’s management, communication and decision making• Business law: copyrights, data protection, contracts • Project organisations and planning
Communication and Presentation ECTS 5• Communication theories and models , strategy for digital productions• Digital media for marketing, various types of products and services • The influence of cultural factors on national and global communication
Design and Visualisation ECTS 10 • Documentation of design and current aesthetic styles • Navigation and interactive user interfaces for different digital media • Connections between application and design
Interaction Development ECTS 10• Communication technology and network construction • Search technology • Technical possibilities and limitations of different development environments
2nd semester – ECTS 30Organisation ECTS 5 • Business culture and the company’s competitiveness • Planning, managing and implementation of development projects• Quality assurance methods to development projects
Communication and Presentation ECTS 10• Marketing methods: quantitative and qualitative data regarding target groups • User tests• Media sociology
Design and Visualisation ECTS 10 • Image processing
Find out more about Multimedia Design and Communication and Web Development at www.cphnorth.dk
Multimedia Design and Communication
Multimedia Design and Communication
Web Development
• Connection between message and design; and between identity and design
• Visual means and function. Developing interactive user interfaces
Interaction Development ECTS 5• Standardised formatting languages. Client and server based programming• Animation techniques in multimedia productions• Model, structure and format information and functionality
3rd semester – ECTS 30Elective Subjects ECTS 10 • Elective subject of 5 ECTS points each • learning objectives will appear in the schedule for the actual semester
Communication and Presentation ECTS 5• Communicative elements in different media productions• Influence of cultural factors on national and global communication
Design and Visualisation ECTS 5• Animation techniques; Modelling and construction techniques in 3D• Documentation of design• Techniques to produce and finish video and audio• Design of interactive user interfaces for various digital media
Interaction Development ECTS 10• Modelling, development and implementation of databases• Data manipulating languages for databases• Security in multimedia applications; and Quality objectives
4th semester – ECTS 30Work Placement ECTS 15
Final Examination Project ECTS 15
Bachelor of Web Development (top-up)
As a Bachelor of Web Development you know how to handle the front-end of IT systems using CMS systems. You will also know how web-systems are built from scratch using object-oriented development tools and rela tional databases.
Your future job could be as a web-developer or a developer respon-sible for the usability of the systems.
1st semester – ECTS 30Web Programming and Networks ECTS 10• Object-oriented web programming • Client-servers and network theory• Design and visualisation
Databases and xMl ECTS 10• relational databases and their use • Distributed databases and object-oriented databases • Advanced SQl • xMl
Integrated Development Environments (IDE) and Content Management Systems ECTS 10• Integrated Development Environments • Content Management Systems (CMS)• Introduction to one widely used IDE
2nd semester – ECTS 30Web Communication and Network Sociology ECTS 10• Cross-media publishing• Identity crossing medias • remediation strategies • Individuals and media expressions
Interface Design and Digital Aesthetics ECTS 10• Aesthetics design criterias • Human computer interaction• Design methods and evaluation techniques • Information architecture and visualisation of complex data
Advanced Media Technologies ECTS 10• Audiovisual software • Media strategies • Advanced software finishing tools• Story-telling and aesthetics
3rd semester – ECTS 30Internship ECTS 15
Bachelor Project ECTS 15
Web Development
do You get a Buzz FrOM WOrDS lIkE SYSTEM DEVElOPMENT, ArCHITECTUrE , DESIgN and Patterns?
AP degree in Computer Science (2 ½ years)
As a Computer Science student you will be trained to develop, main-tain and renew information technology systems within a company. Your future tasks may range from technical problem solutions to project management. You will typically start your career as a pro-grammer, system developer, IT operator or network consultant for a private company or public organisation.
1st semester – ECTS 30Programming ECTS 14• Object-oriented programming
System Development ECTS 5• Object-oriented modelling of single-user systems
Technology ECTS 3• Machine architecture basis
The Company ECTS 8• general organisational theory
2nd semester – ECTS 30Programming ECTS 11• Advanced object-oriented and database programming
System Development ECTS 5• Design patterns and multi-user systems
Technology ECTS 7• Operation systems and databases
The Company ECTS 7• IT systems in organisational context
3rd semester – ECTS 30 Programming ECTS 15• Distributed programming and deployment
System Development ECTS 5• Development of large scale systems
Technology ECTS 10• Networks, security and servers
4th semester – ECTS 30 System Development ECTS 10• System development in perspective
Elective Subjects ECTS 20• Elective subject 1• Elective subject 2
5th semester – ECTS 30Work Placement ECTS 15
Final Examination Project ECTS 15Find out more about Computer Science, Software Development and Web Development at www.cphnorth.dk
Computer Science
Computer Science
SoftwareDevelopment
Web Development
Bachelor of Software Development (top-up)
As a Bachelor of Software Development you know how to handle the back-end part of big distributed IT systems based on large databases. Your first job could be as a systems developer in a large project and your next job might be as an architect responsible for the overall design of the system.
1st semester – ECTS 30Databases for Systems Developers ECTS 10• Database tuning and optimising• Concurrent handling of web and distributed databases • Choice of database type • Tools to monitor and optimise databases
Contract Based Systems Development ECTS 10• Contracts as co-ordination mechanism • Specification of systems, sub-systems and modules
in contracts • Verification of systems with the use of contracts • Contracts in global development projects
Test ECTS 10• Test for validation and verification of contracts • Test models and techniques • Traceability and test • Test planning
2nd semester – ECTS 30Systems Integration ECTS 10• Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)• Development of add-on modules for generic systems • Transforming and developing systems for a service-
oriented architecture • Approaches to system integration
Development of Big Systems ECTS 10• Dividing systems into sub-systems • Designing co-operation between parts at an abstract level • Co-ordination of global development projects • Patterns and frameworks for design and implementation
of big systems
Project Management ECTS 10• Project strategy and project organisation • Project organisation in context • Quality assurance • risk management and project planning
3rd semester – ECTS 30Internship ECTS 15
Bachelor Project ECTS 15
Software Development
At Business Aca demy Copenhagen North we combine classroom teach-ing, theoretical exercises, projects and cases from real life. Often ex-e c utive guest lecturers from business and industry visit the school, or we pay the companies a visit. guest lec turers from our inter national partnering universities come in for longer periods to teach.
The course literature we use is either specifically developed for the training at Business Academy Copenhagen North or imported from univer sities.
You and your fellow students can work on our intranet 24 hours a day. Here, teams and teachers can exchange notes, material, assign-ments etc. It ensures that everyone is up to speed with the class and every thing else that is going on at Business Academy Copen hagen North.
Classes are obligatory, although we do not make this a formal re-quirement. However, Business Aca demy Copenhagen North is a work-place and to achieve maximum results, we need the commitment of everyone.
Off to a good start
Beginning an education can be difficult, so our staff is ready to sup-port you, whenever you need it. We carry out personal interviews with all new students to ensure that everyone settles in well and gets off to a happy start in our academy.
Where and when?
The Professional Higher Education programmes taught in English take place in kgs. lyngby in the northern part of Copenhagen. A residence hall is located on the campus. Studies start every year at the begin-ning of September.
Information
Our student office will provide you with further information and per-sonal advice. Simply call us on +45 8852 6600 or send an e-mail to [email protected].
Teaching methods
Admission
Tuition fees
Students from Nordic and/or EU/EEA countries do not pay tuition fees.
All non-EU students must pay a tuition fee. The amount depends on the specific education programme chosen. All details can be found at www.cphnorth.dk.
Open house
Open house arrangements are posted at www.cphnorth.dk. You are very welcome to come and hear more about what Business Academy Copenhagen North can offer, or talk to us about your specific talent and wishes.
We also invite you to a one-day visit in a class. You may contact a student counsellor to organise the details of your visit.
Where to find us
At www.cphnorth.dk you will find a map of lyngby and our depart-ments. You will also find a detailed description of how to find your way to the academy and information about public transport. Parking is easy.
How to apply
AP degree programmes:• All EU students should use the Danish public application form – the
kOT form. Please download the form from www.optagelse.dk. Dead-line for applications: Preferably by 15 March, no later than 5 July.
• All other students should use the Direct Entry Form of Business Academy Copenhagen North. Please down load the form from www.cphnorth.dk. Deadline for applications: 15 March.
Bachelor top-up programmes:• Use the Direct Entry Form of Business Academy Copenhagen North.
Please down load the form from www.cphnorth.dk. Deadline for applications: 15 March.
English: High level in English (Danish level A) or TOEFl (paper-based test score 575+ or computer-based test score 230+ or In-ternet-based test score 88+) or IElTS (academic score 6.5)
Marketing Management
Service, Hospitality and Tourism Management
Multimedia Design and Communication
Computer Science
High level in maths (Danish level B)
good level in economics or maths (Danish level C)
good level in economics or maths (Danish level C)
High level in maths (Danish level B)
General qualifications for all AP degrees:
• general upper secondary education
• The international and the European Baccalaureates
• High school diploma from USA followed by at least one year of university/college
• At least 2 years of a Bachelor degree from Africa, India, Pakistan and other countries with similar educational systems
• Danish level B in English or TOEFl (paper-based test score 550+ or computer-based test score 213+ or Internet-based test score 80+) or IElTS (academic score 6.0)
Entry requirements
AP degree in Marketing Management AP degree in Service, Hospitality and Tourism Management or equivalent education
AP degree in Computer Scienceor equivalent education
AP degree in Multimedia Design and CommunicationAP degree in Computer Science or equivalent education
AP degree in Service, Hospitality and Tourism Management or equivalent educationAP degree in Marketing Management or equivalent education
Software Development
Web Development
Sports Management
International Sales and Marketing Management
Business Academy Copenhagen NorthTrongårdsvej 44 Dk-2800 kgs. lyngbyDenmark
Phone: +45 8852 6600E-mail: [email protected]: www.cphnorth.dk